Jets @ Colts IN GAME DISCUSSION

[20and2]

What does everybody think about this game ?



I can't see them turning down a chance for a perfect season and resting everybody.


I've been on google news trying to find out about any potential injuries and don't see anything significant unless i'm missing something.

[2daBank]

toughest thing about this game and yes im sold they want the perfect season but if the jets can get pressure on manning early(easier said then done i know) how inclined would they be to leave him in. can the jets create this pressure? there certainly capable. i tend to think this could be a reasonably low scoring gm payton has shredded ryan d's b4 mabey that arrogant fat ass learned somthin(helps he got the best corner in the business) i look for jets to be physical with the run gm and control clock. try to pressure payton and make him work for his points. in the end i see colts pullin it out wouldnt surprisae me if it was close think the under a solid play 4sure

[20and2]

He'll stay in the game as long as it's winnable....No way he leaves the game unless it's garbage time.

[2daBank]

i understand that but you do have to consider the possibility that jets get after him and if they are roughing him up ala favre on sunday night it is a possibility..but like i said more than likely he plays whole gm i still expect it to be low scoring and possibly close i like the low scoring side more myself just think its a good spot for a under

[20and2]

Best of luck on the under

I think i might have to take the Colts here....I think the Colts and Falcons are the 2 best plays this week.

[jerseykingpin]

Well the line droped down to colts-5 with 89% on the colts spread I still like the Jets The Colts are going to pull their starters if it gets to rough

[Dr.Gonzo]

He'll stay in the game as long as it's winnable....No way he leaves the game unless it's garbage time.

If he starts taking hits he won't stay on the field.

[mikemac21]

Colts

[slacker00]

Take the points. Jets D will keep it close, if not pull the upset.

[thebertshow]

Great example of a game that should not be bet on.

[The General]

Six Colts sit out practice with injuries

INDIANAPOLIS - Colts Pro Bowl defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis were among six injured starters who missed practice Wednesday.

Freeney (abdomen) and Mathis (quad) both played last week at Jacksonville.

The practice report has more significance this week because coach Jim Caldwell said he will decide who to play based, in large part, on who is healthy.

Other starters who sat out were: receiver Pierre Garcon (hand), left tackle Charlie Johnson (foot), cornerback Jerraud Powers (hamstring) and linebacker Clint Session (knee).

Three-time MVP Peyton Manning was listed again with an injury to his backside but did practice.

Receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee), who practiced Monday, also sat out. (OUT FOR SEASON)

http://therepublic.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=140839

[peggywright]

[slacker00]

Freeney played sparingly in the Jax game. If that's any indication, there might be limited action for a lot of these guys. I know the Colts want to go undefeated, but they're not going to risk their season to do it.

[oopfish]

under 40.5 Colts are going to pull their starters 2H

[tomcast]

No play

[Philavanh]

I like Jets plus the points

[truanilelco]

Colts!!!

[Night-Tripper]

I'm only going to pay the Colts in the first half.

[The General]

I picture the Jets blitzing like mad here which will give opportunity for the Colts to make quick screens and draws for possibly big early plays. Sounds good anyhow. One would think Revis can shut down Wayne.

[BestPlay2day]

No play for me, I can see the Colts pulling Peyton if the Jets are getting to him and he's taking hits in the 1st half. Perfect season isn't as important as staying healthy for the playoffs. Tough to know what the coach is thinking and if he will play Peyton the whole game.

[1st and Ten]

I like the Jets here....

[xxxvince]

jets sucks.. colts no brainer, even colts practise squad can beat jets.. come on

[The General]

Colts keep quiet on players as game day approaches

Peyton Manning and his teammates won't even lobby Colts coach Jim Caldwell to play the final two regular-season games.

If Caldwell tells them go for the perfect season, they will bring the same approach that helped them become the NFL's third 14-0 team. If they're told to sit out or play sparingly, even if it means risking an undefeated record, they won't question it.

That's how it works in the Indianapolis locker room, where players abide by a simple rule: Follow the leader.

"It's what we believe in," defensive captain Gary Brackett said. "To be successful in this league, you have to have one voice, so we believe in what coach (Jim) Caldwell says. I think that's why we are successful."

Incredibly successful.

Indy heads into Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a record 23-game regular-season winning streak, as the only NFL team to ever post seven consecutive 12-win seasons, and with more wins in a decade (115) than any team in league history. The Colts have missed the playoffs only one time this decade and have six division titles since 2003.

They've done it with three head coaches since 2000 and only three veterans - Manning, Pro Bowl enter Jeff Saturday and long snapper Justin Snow - around for all 115 wins. And they've excelled this season with the league's second-youngest opening day roster. Both Indy and Miami had an average age of 25.89 years.

But the Colts are not on top of the NFL world because of sheer talent; they're here because of a unified attitude.

They have cobbled together a group of players who insist what's best for the team is more important than what's best for themselves. It's a throwback to a seemingly bygone era when players didn't dare publicly question the team's braintrust or try to stand out so they could win endorsement deals.

Even now, in the midst of Indy's great debate, with Prestige and potentially money on the line, the Colts are content to keep it boring in the locker room. They're willing to let others discuss whether the starters should sit or play over the next two weeks while Caldwell makes up his mind.

"It's not really set up that way, to lobby. I don't think there's one guy in that locker room that's going to tell you, 'No I don't want to play,'" three-time MVP Peyton Manning said after Indianapolis rallied to win at Jacksonville last week. "But we've followed his (Caldwell's) orders all year, and I think that's a good plan. Those are decisions I don't have to make and whatever decision he makes, I think will be the right one."

Sure, former league sacks champion Dwight Freeney, Pro Bowl receiver Reggie Wayne and tight end Dallas Clark have offered their opinions. Each says he's prepared his body for a 16-game grind and they would like to play the games because of their competitive nature.

Yet even if sitting out means losing incentive bonuses, failing to meet personal goals or perhaps losing a postseason award or two, they're OK with it.

"Team comes first around here, even if you have something like that (an incentive clause)," Freeney said. "But the team tries to take care of those things if they can."

Here, the Colts understand there are greater goals at stake.

Indy insists the only significance of 16-0 is if it can finish 19-0, and the Colts would trade a loss or two now for a perfect record in the playoffs.

So over the next couple of weeks, nothing will change. The Colts will listen to Caldwell, follow his instructions and not make waves.

Boring, maybe. But it works.

"The decision makers here have made great decisions and you see it in how they put this team together," Freeney said. "It shows with how many games we've won. I think it starts from the top down, whether it's (team owner) Jim Irsay, Bill Polian, coach (Tony) Dungy or coach Caldwell, and we all believe they will make the best decisions."

http://therepublic.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=140862

[church75]

Indy rolls

[podunk]

they're well rested. colts are going for 16-0.

[aznxangel19]

colts all the way!

[shock11]

colts

[Glitch]

venaterri and freeny both hurt. those are pretty significant (questionable)

[tblues2005]

I like the Colts here. They are at home and that makes a total difference here.

[Rio DiNero]

Colts coming in with 10 days of rest, but the # keeps dropping which makes me worry. The way Colts played last week makes you think they want 16-0, and there is no way the Jets win this game if "The Sheriff" plays all game. The only problem is, we don't know if this will happen.

[Snowball]

ditto on colts

Jets have the best defense against the pass, you know..
but they can't force Indy to play srub ball.
Manning is too smart.
Of course Indy wants this.. a chance for NFL HISTORY

they will roll and roll early i hope

[THE PROFIT]

Maybe tease colts? I actually think it would be better to tease Jets

[JetsMatt85]

jets sucks.. colts no brainer, even colts practise squad can beat jets.. come on

[WINGZ]

Expect the unexpected....Jets roll

[The General]

I am rooting on JETS SU